Pahela Baishakh celebrated in Rangpur
Our Correspondent | Monday, 18 April 2011
Our Correspondent
RANGPUR, Apr 17: Pahela Baishakh 1418 was celebrated with much enthusiasm in Rangpur Thursday. Different govt and non-govt organisations chalked out various programmes on the occasion. Different socio-cultural organisations and NGOs took part in the programmes. The officials of govt and non-govt organisations brought out a colourful procession in the morning that paraded the main roads of the town. Traditional Bengali food like 'hilsa fish' and 'panta' rice was served among the people. Folk dance and song competition was held at local Public Library premises. Later, a discussion meeting was also held at the same venue. Awami league law maker HN Ashiqur Rahman addressed the discussion meeting as the chief guest while Divisional Commisoner of Rangpur Jashimuddin Ahmed was present as special guest. Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur BM Enamul Haque presided over the discussion meeting. Besides, Rangpur district administration arranged a three-day long Grameen Baishakhi fair on the premises of Rangpur Rifles Club. A total of 30 stalls were installed at the fair.
RANGPUR, Apr 17: Pahela Baishakh 1418 was celebrated with much enthusiasm in Rangpur Thursday. Different govt and non-govt organisations chalked out various programmes on the occasion. Different socio-cultural organisations and NGOs took part in the programmes. The officials of govt and non-govt organisations brought out a colourful procession in the morning that paraded the main roads of the town. Traditional Bengali food like 'hilsa fish' and 'panta' rice was served among the people. Folk dance and song competition was held at local Public Library premises. Later, a discussion meeting was also held at the same venue. Awami league law maker HN Ashiqur Rahman addressed the discussion meeting as the chief guest while Divisional Commisoner of Rangpur Jashimuddin Ahmed was present as special guest. Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur BM Enamul Haque presided over the discussion meeting. Besides, Rangpur district administration arranged a three-day long Grameen Baishakhi fair on the premises of Rangpur Rifles Club. A total of 30 stalls were installed at the fair.